Over 1,300 ECG containers missing from Tema Port

An investigative report has revealed that 1,347 containers belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) are missing from the Tema Port.

The containers, which contained cables and other essential equipment, were initially reported as part of 2,491 uncleared shipments, but an independent audit found only 1,134.

Prof. Innocent Senyo Acquah, chairman of the investigative committee, presented the findings to the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, who described the situation as alarming.

He assured that authorities, including the Attorney General and the Police, would conduct a full-scale investigation to locate the missing containers or recover their value.

“The over 1,300 containers cannot vanish into thin air. We will ensure those responsible are held accountable,” Minister Jinapor stated. He also announced urgent reforms, including the separation of ECG’s procurement unit within a week to prevent further irregularities.

Key Findings from the Investigation:

Before 2022, ECG had a dedicated fund that received weekly allocations for clearing shipments. However, the practice was discontinued due to a lack of funds, as cited by the ECG board.
Despite financial constraints, ECG awarded contracts to two firms to clear the containers—one of which was pre-financed by ECG.
One of these companies did not have the necessary licence to handle the contract, raising concerns over procurement violations.
ECG’s procurement directorate had been merged with its Housing and Estate unit.
The Director of Procurement had no prior experience in procurement and was not a member of any professional procurement body.

The investigation, initiated after the minister visited the port in January 2025, estimates liabilities linked to the missing containers at GH₵1.5 billion.

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